Friday, September 10, 2010

Joining them at linebacker will be Pisa Tinoisamoa, who played in parts of only two games last season because of knee injuries. The 29-year-old has locked down the strong-side job, and coach Lovie Smith raved about what he brings to the unit.

"We have another playmaker," Smith said. "Pisa isn't your traditional iso-type linebacker, big plugger. He can play in space. He has some DB-type skills, breaking on the ball. He has good hands. He can rush the passer."